Senior Researcher – Data Driven Health

Within the Environmental Intelligence unit, about 350 motivated employees are committed to provide answers to real-world challenges, to safeguard our planetary and human boundaries. We do that by offering ground-breaking scientific insights and solutions to our customers for a range of societal and economic questions. We combine data and advanced technologies to develop and share valuable information, insights and models of our environment (land, climate, air, water ...) and our health with governments, other research institutions, companies, ... Communicating clearly and accessibly about our activities, projects and insights is important and contributes to our main goal: promoting a sustainable and secure society.

We are seeking a Senior Researcher with a strong background in Data Driven Health, to help us expand our capabilities in advancing human health through innovative, data-centric approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Acquire, lead and contribute to research projects focused on uncovering data-driven insights for health solutions.

• Plan and manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Oversee ethical approval processes for new cohorts, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices.

• Collaborate with business developers to communicate effectively with regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders regarding ongoing projects and product-related matters.

• Liaise with diverse stakeholders, from cross-functional team members to external partners, ensuring transparent communication and collaboration.

• Develop creative strategies for complex biological and technological challenges, leveraging deep analytical thinking and a broad understanding of human health and disease.

• Serve as an internal expert, guiding junior team members and shaping best practices in data-driven research methods.

• Translate research findings into product-focused outputs, continually seeking ways to make our scientific insights actionable in real-world healthcare contexts.

• You have a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.

• You have industry experience (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare) working as a Data Scientist, Computational Biologist, or similar.

• You have hands-on project management experience, including the ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

• You have experience interacting with stakeholders—including senior leadership and external clients—and managing relationships effectively.

• Demonstrated knowledge of human health and disease across different therapeutic areas or research focuses.

• Consulting experience in pharmaceutical development is highly desirable.

• You have exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—and the ability to convey complex scientific topics to a broad audience.

• You have a creative mindset for finding novel solutions in fast-paced, interdisciplinary environments and a product-oriented outlook with the ability to translate research insights into actionable, clinically relevant applications.

Offer

• We work 'activity-based', our activities bring us to our location. Our headquarter, and base location for this role, is in Mol. Part-time working from home or a satellite office in Antwerp-Berchem, Genk, Leuven, Ghent or Ostend is possible.

• A competitive salary with a range of benefits, including allowances, insurances and a modular package of holidays.

• Innovation is our asset, so it goes without saying that we give our employees the opportunity to take additional training courses and stay up-to-date in their field. You will always have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and discover new technologies.

• You will have the opportunity to be part of an organization with an international reputation, known for its cutting-edge technological research and scientific consultancy.

• With us, you will contribute directly to sustainable developments at local, national and global level through your innovative applications. You provide answers to contemporary societal challenges.